Beth Turnbull
@thebethturnbull.substack.com
• deputy comms director - allegheny county
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• history forgets the moderates
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The Cost of Being Single
"The Singles Tax" is more relevant than ever, financially and emotionally
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There are many pros to being single: you can focus on the passions you want to pursue whenever you want. Whatever makes you happiest...In terms of life events, coupling is treated as a milestone, while singleness is treated as a pause. open.substack.com/pub/thebetht...
I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.
A magical thing. And sweet to remember.
We are nearer to Spring than we were in September.
I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.
- Oliver Herford
A magical thing. And sweet to remember.
We are nearer to Spring than we were in September.
I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.
- Oliver Herford
January 10, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.
A magical thing. And sweet to remember.
We are nearer to Spring than we were in September.
I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.
- Oliver Herford
A magical thing. And sweet to remember.
We are nearer to Spring than we were in September.
I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.
- Oliver Herford
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Functioning local journalism is critical to democracy. Today’s announcement that Block Communications Inc. is ceasing operations of the Post-Gazette effective May 3 is devastating for the Pittsburgh region. (1/6)
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Functioning local journalism is critical to democracy. Today’s announcement that Block Communications Inc. is ceasing operations of the Post-Gazette effective May 3 is devastating for the Pittsburgh region. (1/6)
happy new year!! 🥳 this year has to be better than 2025, it has to be...
January 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM
happy new year!! 🥳 this year has to be better than 2025, it has to be...
There are many pros to being single: you can focus on the passions you want to pursue whenever you want. Whatever makes you happiest...In terms of life events, coupling is treated as a milestone, while singleness is treated as a pause. open.substack.com/pub/thebetht...
The Cost of Being Single
"The Singles Tax" is more relevant than ever, financially and emotionally
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
There are many pros to being single: you can focus on the passions you want to pursue whenever you want. Whatever makes you happiest...In terms of life events, coupling is treated as a milestone, while singleness is treated as a pause. open.substack.com/pub/thebetht...
merry christmas to my fellow depressed baddies
a woman says it 's christmas and we are all in misery
ALT: a woman says it 's christmas and we are all in misery
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December 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
merry christmas to my fellow depressed baddies
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I recently met with Christina Cassotis, the CEO of PIT Airport, to discuss the new baggage handling system. The wait at baggage claim can be frustrating, especially during the holiday rush, but the new conveyor belt system shortens the distance from plane to claim. youtu.be/0ht7478Mpg4?...
County Executive Sara Innamorato Tours Pittsburgh International Airport's Baggage System
YouTube video by Allegheny County
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December 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I recently met with Christina Cassotis, the CEO of PIT Airport, to discuss the new baggage handling system. The wait at baggage claim can be frustrating, especially during the holiday rush, but the new conveyor belt system shortens the distance from plane to claim. youtu.be/0ht7478Mpg4?...
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there are hardly any writing tips I think are worth anything at all -- any path is good, I don't trust any maxims about which one works better or is more valid or results in deeper/harder/better work -- but this is a sound principle.
WRITING TIP, something simple but it catches many of us out: if you have a great/fun idea for your story, *use it now*.
Don’t save your ideas for some nebulous other story you might write tomorrow. I promise you’ll have more.
Break your story’s status quo. Go a step further. Use the big idea.
Don’t save your ideas for some nebulous other story you might write tomorrow. I promise you’ll have more.
Break your story’s status quo. Go a step further. Use the big idea.
November 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
there are hardly any writing tips I think are worth anything at all -- any path is good, I don't trust any maxims about which one works better or is more valid or results in deeper/harder/better work -- but this is a sound principle.
Join @pittsburghpridechoir.org next Saturday 12/6 for "A Not So Silent Night" at 7:30P.M. at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Right now you can use code STUFFED2025 to buy one ticket, get one free! www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pitt...
A Not So Silent Night: PPC Holiday Concert 2025
The holidays sparkle with joy, light, and meaningful reflection — and your Pittsburgh Pride Choir is ready to celebrate in style! Join us for an evening filled with soaring holiday songs, festive danc...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Join @pittsburghpridechoir.org next Saturday 12/6 for "A Not So Silent Night" at 7:30P.M. at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Right now you can use code STUFFED2025 to buy one ticket, get one free! www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pitt...
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Temperatures are dropping this week! If you or a loved one needs a warm place to go:
📞 Call 2-1-1 for information on warming centers
💻 Visit connect.alleghenycounty.us/shelter for a full list of winter shelters and engagement centers, including their hours of operation and available services.
📞 Call 2-1-1 for information on warming centers
💻 Visit connect.alleghenycounty.us/shelter for a full list of winter shelters and engagement centers, including their hours of operation and available services.
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Temperatures are dropping this week! If you or a loved one needs a warm place to go:
📞 Call 2-1-1 for information on warming centers
💻 Visit connect.alleghenycounty.us/shelter for a full list of winter shelters and engagement centers, including their hours of operation and available services.
📞 Call 2-1-1 for information on warming centers
💻 Visit connect.alleghenycounty.us/shelter for a full list of winter shelters and engagement centers, including their hours of operation and available services.
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Today, we honor Transgender Day of Remembrance by reflecting on the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people who have been lost to violence and discrimination. We reaffirm our commitment to building a community where everyone can live safely, authentically, and with dignity.
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today, we honor Transgender Day of Remembrance by reflecting on the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people who have been lost to violence and discrimination. We reaffirm our commitment to building a community where everyone can live safely, authentically, and with dignity.
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First trailer for ‘THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING’ released.
In theaters November 20, 2026.
#SunriseOnTheReaping #HungerGames
In theaters November 20, 2026.
#SunriseOnTheReaping #HungerGames
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
First trailer for ‘THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING’ released.
In theaters November 20, 2026.
#SunriseOnTheReaping #HungerGames
In theaters November 20, 2026.
#SunriseOnTheReaping #HungerGames
is it too niche?
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
is it too niche?
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Hemp-based THC products, including delta-8 gummies, are hugely popular in states that don't have legal weed. The spending bill would effectively ban all of them: www.wired.com/story/propos...
A Proposed Federal THC Ban Would ‘Wipe Out’ Hemp Products That Get People High
The provision, tucked into the spending bill that could end the US government shutdown, would ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, including gummies and drinks.
www.wired.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Hemp-based THC products, including delta-8 gummies, are hugely popular in states that don't have legal weed. The spending bill would effectively ban all of them: www.wired.com/story/propos...
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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“defeats the purpose of” let me stop you right there, pal. you can’t defeat a purpose
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
“defeats the purpose of” let me stop you right there, pal. you can’t defeat a purpose
my regular depression and my seasonal depression linking up
a cartoon of two spidermans standing in front of a nypd van
ALT: a cartoon of two spidermans standing in front of a nypd van
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
my regular depression and my seasonal depression linking up
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Today is Election Day (11/4)!
Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Anyone in line as of 8 pm on Election Day will be allowed to vote. To find your polling place, please visit https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Elections/In-Person-Voting
Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Anyone in line as of 8 pm on Election Day will be allowed to vote. To find your polling place, please visit https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Elections/In-Person-Voting
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today is Election Day (11/4)!
Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Anyone in line as of 8 pm on Election Day will be allowed to vote. To find your polling place, please visit https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Elections/In-Person-Voting
Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Anyone in line as of 8 pm on Election Day will be allowed to vote. To find your polling place, please visit https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Elections/In-Person-Voting
Happy Halloween! This year, I’m celebrating with the scariest thing I can think of - doing literary analysis in my late 20s. open.substack.com/pub/thebetht...
Is Frankenstein really just about bodily autonomy?
Me and SparkNotes have some opinions
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October 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Happy Halloween! This year, I’m celebrating with the scariest thing I can think of - doing literary analysis in my late 20s. open.substack.com/pub/thebetht...
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I take no pleasure to report that the reciprocal tariffs costume is sold out
October 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I take no pleasure to report that the reciprocal tariffs costume is sold out